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[properprincess]

"Hello, this is Sonia Nevermind, the Ultimate Princess. Forgive me for not being available but duty calls me elsewhere. Please leave a message and I will make it a priority to reach you once again!"

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Sonia Nevermind ⬤ Dangan Ronpa
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[gottacatch]

Cilan is a great friend of mine -- he's my best friend, even! [ Definitely the right people to bring up! ] I'm a trainer like him too, and as for Komaeda and Hinata, I've been getting to know them more lately as well. They're interesting guys.

[ He thinks to mention that he knows about her school as well, but holds form it, because... was that actually a good subject to bring up? Maybe not. Instead- ]

Is Kirigiri another classmate? I didn't know there were more people from Komaeda and Hinata's world than them!

[properprincess]

[Ignoring everything else for a bit.]

You are also a Pokémon trainer? Are you also a Connoisseur like Cilan-san?!

[ANSWER HER!]

[gottacatch]

[ W-woah, what intensity! ]

No, no -- Cilan's one of a kind! He's the only Conni-- Connoisseur and Gym Leader here! I'm just a normal trainer!

[ Which sounds pitiful but he's okay with really?? ]

[properprincess]

[Sonia = intense, this is true.]

So, he is indeed unique, even on his own world! He tried to explain it to me, but it was a very loud and crowded time waiting for the announcements during the festival.

[She looks deep in thought, but there is a slight smile on her face as well.]

If you're a trainer, then you've been to his gym and he has helped you expand your horizons, yes? Do you have a full team of Pokémon as well? I would like to see them if you do.

[gottacatch]

Sure, I'll be happy to let you meet my pokémon sometime [ sans one and maybe not in a crowded restaurant ] but I've never been to Cilan's gym, actually. We're from two entirely different countries far away from each other.

[ A beat, and his own intensity dials up- ] But I'd love to go there and check it out! Has he told you how he and his brothers have a restaurant as a part of it that people watch the matches from? There's no gym like that in my region! It must be amazing to watch!

[properprincess]

That would be wonderful. You have different ones from the one that he has, yes? He told me that there are many different types of Pokémon on your world.

[Um, you have a dragon, Red. She wants to see them all, even if Charizard is a bad idea.

Her own excitement ramps up when he starts to talk about the other trainer's gym.]

No, he hasn't told me about that, but it makes some sense! It sounds like dinner and a show like that, a form of entertainment for those not directly involved. You should ask him if he would be interested in having something like that here as well!

[gottacatch]

That's right! There's over six hundred, and all of Cilan's pokémon are Unovan pokémon, where mine are Kanto pokémon!

[ Maybe you can find them in different regions too but whatever!!

But oh, a dinner and gym type mix here? ...He thinks about it, looking upwards briefly. ]

Would it work? The technology here isn't the same as back home; all the gym buildings seem constructed to take any damage you can hit them with because of how dangerous moves can be... and there isn't that many trainers or people who work with creatures here.

[properprincess]

[That causes her to think properly, deeply and with a finger against her lips.]

Perhaps you can have outdoor exhibitions with dinner or lunch attached. Something where people curious about the Pokémon can come and watch them perform moves and even meet the less dangerous ones. That way, the trainers can show off their teams and Cilan-san will have the chance to showcase his cooking.

I have heard it is very good from a few people here.

[gottacatch]

[ 'Less dangerous'... who would be less dangerous out of any of his pokémon? And if all the trainers have the usual competitive spirit to win... ]

Mmm... I think it would be better to ask Cilan about it. He would have more experience and an idea of how safe it'd be. [ He lifts a hand in gesture as he continues. ] If more people worked with the creatures here, there'd be more to show off, and more people could participate too! But, I don't know if the people here are really ready to try that yet...

[ Make friends with the monsteeerrs, guuuys. ]

[properprincess]

[She nods while he speaks, thinking about how to set it up.]

That is a good idea. Of course Cilan-san would have the most experience with a situation like that. But I do think it would be a worthwhile effort to attempt it.

As for other people getting and taming the animals of this world, do you really think it's possible? There are very few people on my world who are able to truly communicate with animals and are highly revered for their skills at doing so.

[gottacatch]

I don't think it's impossible! [ He's not loud, but there's a certainty in his voice, his expression, right from the moment he speaks that makes it stand out. ] I know a lot are more dangerous than people like, but with dunamis being introduced to the island and the constant research done to understand more about them, we could be doing a lot more with learning how to live with them, either with them in the wild or as a pet or partner!

Think about it. The people here use dogs to protect themselves and horses to travel around, but what if they kept stronger creatures to protect their fields or to move around? There's flying types here you can use to too -- I've even befriended one. I let them stay living in the wild, but we have an understanding where we help each other. The creatures here aren't the same as one another: sure, some might be harder to get along with -- maybe they'll be impossible for us to get their respect, or only the most skilled of trainers would be able to. But they're not all going to be like that, and I think even something like dunamis could be used for anyone on the island to learn how to form a connection with them.

All you'll need is the dedication to do it, and the people willing to try it. It could completely change the relationship between creatures and people!

[properprincess]

Perhaps so, but I don't believe that I have the right temperament to try and tame animals. I'm only so good with the Dark Devas because their former master trained them so well. And I am merely taking care of them until he returns.

My skills are much better for ruling than taming.

[And the way that she says that is so natural that she doesn't even notice that it might be odd.]

[gottacatch]

The 'Dark Devas'?

[ That's really the part to stick out to him. ]

[properprincess]

Oh, yes. The Dark Devas are servants from Hell, called upon by their former master, Tanaka Gundam-san, to help him in his incantations and the like.

[Do you like hamsters, Red? Because they're now sitting on her shoulders and in front of her on the table. Just appearing out of nowhere. They were in her hair before.]

Ah! Here they are! Would you like for me to introduce you to them?

[gottacatch]

[ First: what. Except that utter confusion from Sonia's explanation doesn't have long to live when the hamsters make their sudden appearance, and woah, hamsters?!

They're creatures. Of course he's totally loving them right on the spot.]

Y-yeah, please!

[ He is so ready for introductions here. ]

[properprincess]

[Look, Gundam was definitely a chuuni and Sonia is merely parroting his crap, because for reasons. Real reasons. But aren't they adorable? THE ABSOLUTE CUTEST!

She points to the fat one resting on her shoulder.] This one is "Invading Black Dragon" Cham-P. [The spotted one napping on her other shoulder already.] This is "Mirage Silver Falcon" Jum-P. [The mostly brown one staring at him intently from the table.] "Steel Red Elephant" Maga-G. [The last, which has found a peanut from the table and is going to eat it.] And, last but not least, "Star-destroyer Grey Fox" Sun-D.

[She beams at him as if it's super natural to be covered in hamsters.]

[gottacatch]

[ Being covered in hamsters? No big deal. ]

..."Star-destroyer Grey Fox"? [ ...but those titles... and that hamster is still staring at him each time he glances back their way-! ] Where did they get all these titles? Do they mean anything?

[properprincess]

[She totally thinks it's normal. After all, Gundam did it all the time.]

Yes, that is his name. [She didn't make them up. Please blame their chuuni master, okay?!] Unfortunately, I don't know if they have some specific purpose or meaning. They were named such by their former master and he is not here to ask.

[gottacatch]

I see... [ He doesn't, but that's what you say. There's a pause, and then he taps the table a few times as he speaks. ]

Did they come from this island and then he left one day without them? I worry about that happening too with the creatures I've been training here.

[properprincess]

[She looks at the Devas, trying not to let the pain of everything show on her face until she can collect herself. As is, the air around them is cooler than before and a wind starts to gently tug at the loose strands of Sonia's hair.

The hamsters, sensing her unhappiness, have started to cling to her hair and hands and are squeaking softly. She responds by softly petting all four.]

No, they come from my world. They...belonged to my classmate, as I have said. He... died and they were left in my care. When I appeared here, they were with me.

[gottacatch]

[ Try as she might to not make it show, it's obvious -- Red first not realising what her shift in demeanour was for, but then catching on that oh,

he just knocked into a live electrode. ]

I'm sorry. [ His hands come up, apology ready once she's finished. His gaze goes from her to the hamsters, then back to her again. ] I thought, since they were his but they're here... a trainer I knew went back with his pokémon.

[ It's his explanation, and his hands come down to settle on the table. An apologetic look still sits on his face. He'd thought she'd said something about returning too, but... ]

It's good you've been looking after them for him. [ ... ] Does the city have everything you need for them?

[properprincess]

[It's definitely not a topic she likes to talk about, but how can anyone know what to avoid asking if she doesn't say and they just stumble into the topic anyway.]

I... It's a touchy topic, but you couldn't have known. [She tries for a reassuring smile, but her face feels like plastic.] I suppose for all intents and purpose they are my companions now, unless Tanaka-san somehow shows up.

It's the least I can do to take care of them in his stead. They've been very good for me as well. And the city has provided a good deal to help me with them. Their diet is predominately seeds and nuts, so those are easy to procure with my pay.

[gottacatch]

Mm -- that's good. [ Then no hassle with their feed. ] And they don't need any special exercise? Like mental training?

[ For being good fellow incantation...ers to their deceased owner, rest in peace?? ]

[properprincess]

Hm... No, I don't think so? I have an exercise wheel for them and they have like a little house that they can crawl all over and plenty of things to nibble so that their teeth stay nice and sharp.

I've never really had a pet before, but I am doing mostly what I think they would need to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Besides, they spend a great deal of time with me. They are excellent company.

[gottacatch]

They sure look like it. They seem to care about you a good deal. [ He nods to them, and how they had gotten closer upon realising the change in her state. ]

But if that's all they need, that's fine. When you said about incantations and... that, I thought about how we train pokémon and keep their skills from getting rusty!